R P Skinner Dies in Pomeroy Funeral Set
The remains of R. P. Skinner arrived in Pomeroy with Mrs. Skinner and O. R. Faris. The funeral is scheduled for tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Ford and a Masonic body. Burial will follow in Beech Grove cemetery. He was a noted county figure with a career in bookkeeping, sales, hardware, and real estate. He was twice married to local high school teachers Harriet Sears and Alma Blaisdell. He leaves two sisters, two half-sisters, and a half-brother.
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R. P. Skinner
Pomeroy
Harriet Sears
Alma Blaisdell
Helen Schwegman
Clara Skinner
John Burnell
George P. Daniels
B. D. Skinner
Beech Grove Cemetery
Fred Langlotz Honored at 48th Birthday Festivity
The Nika Bible Class of Peace Evangelical Church in Pomeroy hosted a birthday fete at Fred Langlotz's Main Street home. Mrs. Langlotz helped by Mrs. Louis Ketter and Mrs. Bessie McNally of Cincinnati assisted in the celebration.
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Fred Langlotz
Peace Evangelical Church
Pomeroy
Main Street
Langlotz
Louis Ketter
Bessie McNally
Cincinnati
County Law Enforcement League Call Advances in Pomeroy
A countywide meeting is planned for March 12 at 10 a.m. in the First Baptist Church, Pomeroy, to organize a county city enforcement league. Attorney O. H. Stewart signs the call as chairman, with prior groups in Pomeroy and Middleport already active.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
First Baptist
O. H. Stewart
Sewing for the Heathen Playlet At Heath M E Church
The Standard Bearers Society of Heath M E Church presented Sewing for the Heathen on Monday evening. Mrs. Fisher Russell directed the entertainment which was well staged with every participant performing well. The show proved a splendid success and added a neat sum to the society’s treasury, giving pleasure to attendees.
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the Heath M. E. Church
Standard Bearers’ Society
Easter Song Service Prep By Middleport Church Choir
The Christian church of Middleport, with its choir, prepares an Easter song service for Easter evening at 7 o clock. The group expects the program to surpass previous efforts as they work on selections and arrangements.
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The
Christian Church of
Middleport
Pension Granted to Mary A Campbell Widow of Alba Campbell
The Bureau of Pensions on February 25 allowed a widow’s pension for Mary A Campbell as the widow of Alba Campbell at 30 dollars per month beginning November 13 1920. Payment for a accrued pension to date of the soldier's death was also ordered.
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Bureau of Pensions
Mary A. Campbell
Alba Campbell
Sheridan seeks vast reward over $100 claim in dam case
Captain Thomas Sheridan of Cincinnati, famed in Pomeroy, works with Sheridan Kirk Contracting Co at the Racine dam area to pursue nearly $100 in claims in Washington.
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Thomas Sheridan
Cincinnati
Pomeroy
Sheridan- Kirk Contracting Company
Racine Dam
Washington
Homemade Pinex Syrup Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A home remedy using Pinex mixed with sugar syrup or substitutes is marketed as a cheap, fast cough reliever. The ad claims relief within 24 hours for throat and chest ailments including hoarseness and bronchitis, with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co. Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Sheridan's firm built Ohio River Dams at Racine Ports mouth and Fernbank
The text notes that Sheridan's company constructed Ohio River Dams 24 at Racine 31 at Ports mouth and 37 at Fernbank near Cincinnati and No 11 near the Kanawha river over twenty years ago with new work waiting congressional approval for extras.
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Congress
Sheridan
Racine
Portsmouth
Fernbank
Cincinnati
Kanawha River
Fort Wayne visitors care for sick father in Pomeroy
Conrad Rasp and sister Nora of Fort Wayne Ind visit their ailing father Nightwatch George Rasp in Pomeroy. Mrs Dana Lloyd travels from Pomeroy to Columbus for Alma Gluck concert then to Mansfield to stay with her parents. Other brief notices include tobacco sale records and funeral attendances.
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Conrad Rasp
Nora
Fort Wayne
Ind
Pomeroy
George Rasp
Dana Lloyd
Columbus
Alma Gluck
Mansfield
Chas. Stander
Gallipolis
Adda Smith
Middleport
Washington D. C
H. L. Ward
Thurston
Milton Taylor
Frank Murphy
Athens
L A W Society Organizes Junior Group at Heath Church
Rev Graham forms the L A W Society for 6 to 15 year olds with 50 members at its first meeting. Officers include Superintendent Mrs R W Harris and Assistant Superintendent Mrs J E Powell. The church plans parental support as junior congregations grow in the area like Middleport Presbyterian.
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L. Y. W Society
L. A. W. Society
Graham
R. W. Harris
J. E. Powell
Middleport Presbyterian Church
Heath M. E
Coal Market Sheds Demand Amid Industrial Slowdown
A nationwide cooling of demand keeps markets dull with limited buying after widespread layoffs. Bituminous coal production drops below 8 million tons, the lowest since last April, as plants stockpile and operate at reduced capacity. President Wilson plans to submit a $100,000,000 war funds expenditure report to Congress.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Athens Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Mrs. Ed Howard and daughter from Athens visit Mr. and Mrs. Morris. Mrs. Howard plans to move near Delaware Ohio. daughter stays in Athens through term end. Pearl Morris back home with blood poisoning in his hand. Revival meetings draw locals to Sugar Creek. Ongoing quilting party at Ozro O Neal home with music and a two course dinner. Guests include G L Bryson, Pearl Morris, Emmett Linscott, Asa Easler, Arthur Mingus, Amos Hixon, Henry North, Carlos Liggett, Joe Morris.
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Ed Howard
Athens
Joe Morris
Howard
Delaware
Ohio
John Lafollett
Blanche Linscott
Hancock High
Pearl Morris
Sugar Creek
Bessie
Nora
Mary Linscott
Libbie Phillips
Ozro O'Neal
G. L. Bryson
Emmett Linscott
Asa Easler
Arthur Mingus
Amos Hixon
Henry North
Carlos Liggett
Social Guests List at Robinsons and Friends
A long guest roster includes Mr and Mrs Clarence Robinson Mr and Mrs Bruce Donaldson Mr and Mrs Charles O Neal Mrs Oliver Linscott Mrs Howard Dowler Mrs John Lafollett Mrs Ed Doon Mrs T H Boudinott Mrs Elizabeth Phillips Miss ene Nora ee Delphia Lucile O Neal Garnet North Betty Jane Howard Maude Hixon Helen Dowler Mr A L Wooley Leonard Linscott Donald Harold O Neal and the host and hostess.
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Clarence Robinson
Bruce Donaldson
Charles O’neal
Oliver Linscott
Howard Dowler
John Lafollett
Ed. Doon
T. H. Boudinott
Elizabeth Phillips
Ene
Nora
Ee Delphia
Lucile O'Neal
Garnet North
Betty Jane Howard
Maude Hixon
Helen Dowler
Mr. A. L. Wooley
Leonard Linscott
Donald
Harold O’neal
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TFL
Justin Huntley McCarthy
Majestic Concert Orchestra
Charles Ray
Homer Comes Home
Opera House
Rex Beach
Thrilling
Alaskan
William Farnum
Wm. Farnum
Great Northwest
Bead News
D. Zenner Co
Lucile O‘neal
Hebbardsville
A. Ene Aker March
Lecomter Flesher
McKee Drug Co
Athenean Lodge
E. P
Carl Neff
Dor. W. W. Lee
Louis Snyder
Or Vic Pierce
Columbia
Alma Hanlon and
Stuart Holmes
Cosmo Hamilton
Priscilla Dean
India
Wal
Adv Org
Fai F
Oni Farr
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